Salt Lake Telegram | 1934-05-23 | Page 2 | Planes Speed to Aid Stricken Explorer

PLANES SPEED TO AID STRICKEN EXPLORER WASHINGTON May 23 UP Two Two giant naval seaplanes veritable flying medical l laboratories laboratories labora labora- tories today roared over the Pacific Pacific Pa Pa- ocean en route from the Canal Zone to bay Galapagos Galapagos Gala Gala- islands carrying aid to William A. A Robinson world traveler traveler trav tray eler cler stricken with appendicitis on a honeymoon voyage The planes took off at a. a m. m and were expected to arrive at Pa us bay around 5 p p. m. m toda today The navy department s said the planes of the same type that made a nonstop flight light to Hawaii last Januar January would average at least miles an hour on the mile trip They were equipped with medical med mcd- ical supplies instruments instrument and all necessary equipment including radios